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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Special Education
November 17, 2023

Immigrant parents report faulty, slow translation of special education documents

A bill in the state Legislature aims to solve some of these problems, but its fate remains uncertain.

Zaidee Stavely
Quick Guides
March 29, 2022

Parents’ guide to 504 plans and IEPs: What they are and how they're different

With more students qualifying for special education, understanding the options is crucial for parents as they advocate for their children.

Carolyn Jones
Commentary
February 11, 2022

Stop isolating students with disabilities

California schools isolate disabled kids from others far too much even though studies show all kids benefit from being together. Let's stop doing that.

Lisa Simpson
Special Education
November 5, 2021

California students with disabilities can enroll in independent study, judge rules

Some California students with disabilities had been shut out of school this year because independent study wasn't in their learning plans.

Carolyn Jones
Special Education
July 22, 2021

How California plans to deter costly special education disputes

A new initiative is meant to help parents and schools settle Covid-related disputes over services for students before heading to court.

Carolyn Jones
Special Education
November 30, 2020

Less siloed, more inclusive: Changes to special education teacher preparation expected to have big impact on schools

Under the new standards, special education teachers will be able to co-teach in “mainstream” classrooms.

Carolyn Jones
Policy & Finance
November 20, 2020

Why special education advocates are hopeful about the Biden administration

As a candidate, Biden promised full funding of programs that benefit students with disabilities.

Carolyn Jones
Special Education
May 27, 2020

Virtual special education meetings popular in some districts, but a major hurdle in others

At some schools, online parent meetings have been nearly impossible.

Carolyn Jones
Special Education
May 13, 2020

Democrats ask for $12 billion for special education in next coronavirus bill

The additional money would pay for extra staff to help students with disabilities catch up after schools reopen.

Carolyn Jones
Covid-19
April 27, 2020

Federal special education law must stay intact during school closures, DeVos says

School districts had asked for temporary waivers from special education law to avoid lawsuits from parents.

Carolyn Jones